Understanding Scandinavia and the Nordic Countries

The video explores the concept of Scandinavia, which includes Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and contrasts it with the broader Nordic region that also encompasses Finland and Iceland. It discusses the historical and geographical complexities of these regions, the role of the Nordic Council, and the unique territorial arrangements like Aland, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland, and Svalbard.

Which countries are traditionally considered part of Scandinavia?

• Norway, Denmark, and Finland

• Sweden, Finland, and Iceland

• Sweden, Norway, and Denmark

• Denmark, Iceland, and Finland

What term is used to describe the three countries on the Scandinavian peninsula?

• Vikingland

• Baltic

• Fennoscandia

• Nordic

Why is Finland often excluded from the traditional definition of Scandinavia?

• It speaks a different language

• It is geographically distant

• It has historical ties to Russia

• It is part of the European Union

What additional countries are included when referring to the Nordic Countries?

• Germany and Poland

• Estonia and Latvia

• Finland and Iceland

• Russia and Lithuania

What is the main purpose of the Nordic Council?

• To promote tourism

• To create a single currency

• To expand the European Union

• To foster cooperation on common issues

What unique rule applies to Icelandic horses?

• They are only allowed in Iceland

• They must be registered with the EU

• They are banned from returning to Iceland if they leave

• They cannot be exported

Which region is an autonomous part of Finland but speaks Swedish?

• Greenland

• Aland

• Svalbard

• Faeroe Islands

Why is Greenland considered an 'odd girl out' in the Nordic club?

• It is in the wrong hemisphere

• It has a different flag design

• It is not historically related to Nords

• All of the above

What is Svalbard known for?

• Its large population

• Being a part of Sweden

• A seed bank for global agriculture

• Its tropical climate

Which countries are part of the Kingdom of Denmark?

• Iceland and Aland

• Greenland and Faeroe Islands

• Finland and Estonia

• Norway and Sweden